| How to Research the American Civil War Rev Edition Contributor(s): Sauers, Richard A. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1580970419 ISBN-13: 9781580970419 Publisher: Da Capo Press OUR PRICE: $18.99 Product Type: Paperback Published: August 2000 Annotation: When the Civil War began in 1861, Philadelphia was one of the most important centers of industry behind the Northern war effort. The city housed two federal arsenals, a major shipbuilding facility, the country's largest locomotive factory, and the busiest flag manufacturer in the United States. Its bankers raised valuable government bonds and millions of dollars for the Lincoln administration. Several prominent U.S. generals were born in Philadelphia and the city mustered scores of regiments for the Union cause. Philadelphia, long a center of abolitionist ferment, provided safe haven for escaping slaves on the Underground Railroad, and later a recruitment camp for black soldiers was established near the city. This guidebook--the first of its kind--includes in-depth descriptions of all of Philadelphia's Civil War museums, archives, libraries, historical buildings, Underground Railroad sites, and cemeteries, and all the commemorative statues and plaques that abound throughout the city. It also includes an overview of the city's wartime history, directions for reaching the sites, and a selected list of accommodations with Civil War connections. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Reference - History | United States - Civil War Period (1850-1877) - History | United States - 19th Century |
| Dewey: 973.7 |
| LCCN: 00710726 |
| Physical Information: 0.42" H x 5.04" W x 8" (0.39 lbs) 160 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1851-1899 - Topical - Civil War |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The demand by the general public for new material on the American Civil War has increased greatly in recent years. Information is being sought on projects ranging from researching the wartime service of ancestors to more accurate details for re-enacting and wargaming, to those who want to try their hand at writing a Civil War book or article.For many, a great deal of time, effort and money is often wasted before locating the proper resources, and many never do find information which may actually be readily available. Dr. Richard A. Sauers has drawn upon his many years of Civil War research experience to produce this handy guide that will aid in almost any Civil War project.Using government records, locating and utilizing specialized libraries and collections, touring battlefield sites, contacting and drawing on Civil War interest organizations, and making the best use of published collections are all covered, with many useful tips. Dr. Sauers is also very up-to-date on electronic Civil War sources, from Internet websites to massive collections that are now available and often easier to use in electronic form. |